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September 2012
Daily through September 30, 2012
Stingrays at Caribbean Cove featuring Sharks. Admission is $3.00 for general public and $1.50 for Zoo Friends members up to Zoo-Goer level. Members at the Family level and above may use their Anywhere Plus passes for admission. Children under two are free. Feeding is $1.00. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Group rate for 15 or more is $2.50 per person. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.
Visitors can enjoy a hands-on opportunity to touch and feed these gentle and fascinating ocean creatures as they glide through a tropical saltwater habitat. Also returning are horseshoe crabs, white-spotted bamboo, nurse and bonnethead sharks!
Saturdays and Sundays through October 28, 2012
First Bank Sea Lion Show. 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. $4/person. Children under 2 are free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.
Sea lion superstars will thrill you with flipper walks, ball balancing and lots of splashing! Shows are held at the new Lichtenstein Sea Lion Arena, which features an 811-seat amphitheater for seasonal shows, a large stage, a rock bridge extending into the audience and a high diving platform and slide.
September 16, 2012
Conservation Conversations: The Ethiopan Wolf – Clinging to Survival on the Roof of Africa. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in The Living World/North Entrance. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Presented by Dr. Chris Gordon. Co-sponsored by Academy of Science-St. Louis and underwritten by Cooper Bussmann.
September 29-30, October 6-7, 13-14, 2012
Ottertoberfest presented by MOST – Missouri’s 529 College Savings Plan. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For information, call (314) 781-0900, or visit www.stlzoo.org. Enjoy an otterly fun fall celebration at the Saint Louis Zoo! Each weekend, families can enjoy special menus, music, drinks and activities to celebrate North American river otters. On Saturday, October 13, the Zoo will be featuring American folk music in celebration of the American Arts Festival-St. Louis. Sponsored by Missouri MOST 529 Savings Plan and Coca-Cola.
October 2012
Saturdays and Sundays through October 28, 2012
First Bank Sea Lion Show. 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. $4/person. Children under 2 are free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Sea lion superstars will thrill you with flipper walks, ball balancing and lots of splashing! Shows are held at the new Lichtenstein Sea Lion Arena, which features an 811-seat amphitheater for seasonal shows, a large stage, a rock bridge extending into the audience and a high diving platform and slide.
October 6-7, 13-14, 2012
Ottertoberfest presented by MOST – Missouri’s 529 College Savings Plan. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For information, call (314) 781-0900, or visit www.stlzoo.org. Enjoy an otterly fun fall celebration at the Saint Louis Zoo! Each weekend, families can enjoy special menus, music, drinks and activities to celebrate North American river otters. On Saturday, October 13, the Zoo will be featuring American folk music in celebration of the American Arts Festival-St. Louis. Sponsored by Missouri MOST 529 Savings Plan and Coca-Cola.
October 9, 2012
Zoo Lecture: Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia by Dr. Laurie Marker. 12 noon to 1 p.m. in The Living World/North Entrance. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Dr. Laurie Marker is Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) with its headquarters in Namibia, Africa.
October 10, 2012
Science Seminar Series. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in The Living World/North Entrance. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Co-sponsored by Academy of Science-St. Louis and underwritten by Cooper Bussmann.
October 15, 2012
Conservation Conversations: The Truth About Chimpanzees. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in The Living World/North Entrance. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Presented by Crickette Sanz, PhD and David Morgan, PhD of Goualougo Triangle Ape Project. Co-sponsored by Academy of Science-St. Louis and underwritten by Cooper Bussmann.
October 18, 2012
Zoo Lecture: Action For Cheetahs In Kenya. 12 noon to 1 p.m. in The Living World/North Entrance. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Mary Wykstra and Cosmas Wambua of Action for Cheetahs in Kenya have been working together since 2002 conducting research and community conservation programs in Kenya. The two are traveling across the U.S. to bring new insights into cheetah conservation efforts. Since 2008, the Zoo’s WildCare Institute Center for Conservation of Cheetahs in Africa has been partnering with Action for Cheetahs in Kenya and supporting its important cheetah conservation efforts.
October 19-30, 2012
Mercy Children’s Hospital Boo at the Zoo Nights. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $4/Member; $5/Non-member. Children under 2 are free. $1 discount for children dressed in costume. Free parking will be provided on the Zoo’s South Parking Lot on Wells Drive. For information, call (314) 781-0900, or visit www.stlzoo.org. The Zoo’s non-scary, kid friendly Halloween experience is filled with laughs and adventure. Sponsored by Mercy Children’s Hospital, North Star Frozen Treats/Prairie Farms, Build-A-Bear Workshop® At The Zoo , Fresh 102.5 and Y98 FM.
October 23, 2012
Conservation Conversations: Tracking Turtles from the Volcanoes of Galapagos to Tyson and Downtown St. Louis. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in The Living World/North Entrance. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Presented by Dr. Stephen Blake. Co-sponsored by Academy of Science-St. Louis and underwritten by Cooper Bussmann.
October 27, 2012
Mercy Children’s Hospital Boo at the Zoo Spooky Saturday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trick-or-treating from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. For information, call (314) 781-0900, or visit www.stlzoo.org. Mummies and daddies are invited to bring their little ghouls and goblins for safe and free trick-or-treating, entertainment, games and costume parade along the Pumpkin Trail. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Sponsored by Mercy Children’s Hospital, Fresh 102.5, Y98 FM, Build-A-Bear Workshop® At The Zoo, and Prairie Farms/North Star Frozen Treats.
November 2012
November 7, 2012
Science Seminar Series. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in The Living World/North Entrance. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Co-sponsored by Academy of Science-St. Louis and underwritten by Cooper Bussmann.
November 15 – December 24, 2012
Holiday Zootique. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call (314) 781-0900, or visit www.stlzoo.org. Shop Holiday Zootique in The Living World for unique gift ideas, ornaments and much more. Seasonal items will be available for purchase through December 24.
November 17, 2012
Zootini presented by Macy’s. 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Advance reservations: $25/members and $30/nonmembers. Advance VIP reservations: $45/members and $50/non-members. Admission at the door (space permitting): $45/members and $50/non-members. VIP admission at the door: $50/members and $55/nonmembers. For information and reservations, call (314) 646-4771 or visit www.stlzoo.org. The Young Zoo Friends’ party in The Living World includes live music, “Zootini” cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and more. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Zoo. Ages 21 and up only.
November 20, 2012
Conservation Conversations: The Unique Conservation Challenges of Saving the Vulnerable Desert Humboldt Penguin in Punta San Juan, Peru. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in The Living World. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Presented by Michael Macek, Curator of Birds at Saint Louis Zoo. Co-sponsored by Academy of Science-St. Louis and underwritten by Cooper Bussmann.
November 22, 2012 (Thanksgiving Day)
Holiday Hours: Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
November 23-25, 30, December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 26-30, 2012
U.S. Bank Wild Lights. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $4/Member; $5/Non-member. Children under 2 are free. Free parking will be provided on the Zoo’s South Parking Lot on Wells Drive. For information, call (314) 781-0900, or visit www.stlzoo.org.
Walk through the Zoo’s holiday wonderland of spectacular light displays. Sponsored by U.S. Bank, North Star Frozen Treats/Prairie Farms and Build-A-Bear Workshop® At the Zoo.
December 2012
December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 26-30, 2012
U.S. Bank Wild Lights. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $4/Member; $5/Non-member. Children under 2 are free. Free parking will be provided on the Zoo’s South Parking Lot on Wells Drive. For information, call (314) 781-0900, or visit www.stlzoo.org.
Walk through the Zoo’s holiday wonderland of spectacular light displays. Sponsored by U.S. Bank, North Star Frozen Treats/Prairie Farms and Build-A-Bear Workshop® At the Zoo.
December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 2012
Breakfast with Santa. Seating times: 9 and 11 a.m. Members: $20/adult, $18/child (2-12); Non-member:
$22/adult, $20/child (2-12). Children under two are free. For information, call (314) 646-4897, or visit
www.stlzoo.org. Festive holiday breakfast includes a photo with Santa, a gift for kids, visits from costumed characters, free parking and more. Pre-paid reservations are required, and seating is limited.
December 12, 2012
Science Seminar Series. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in The Living World/North Entrance. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Co-sponsored by Academy of Science-St. Louis and underwritten by Cooper Bussmann.
December 13-14, 16-17, 2012
Dinner with Santa. 5 and 7 p.m. seating times. Reservations required. Members: $23/adult, $21/child (2-12); Non-members: $24/adult, $22/child (2-12). Children under two are free. For information, call (314) 646-4897, or visit www.stlzoo.org. Enjoy an Italian buffet dinner while overlooking the colorful lights of Wild Lights. Evening includes dinner, admission to Wild Lights, visits from costumed characters Rudolf and Frosty, photo with Santa and free
parking. Pre-paid reservations are required, and seating is limited.
December 18, 2012
Conservation Conversations. 7:30 to 9 p.m. in The Living World/North Entrance. Admission is free. No reservations needed. More information: www.stlzoo.org/education or (314) 646-4544. Co-sponsored by Academy of Science-St. Louis and underwritten by Cooper Bussmann.
December 24, 2012 (Christmas Eve)
Holiday Hours: Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve
December 25, 2012 (Christmas Day)
Zoo is closed on Christmas Day.
December 27, 2012
Raja’s 20th Birthday. Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at River’s Edge, weather permitting. Raja the bull Asian elephant turns 20. More information: www.stlzoo.org.
December 31, 2012 (New Year’s Eve)
Holiday Hours: Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
January 1, 2013 (New Year’s Day)
Zoo is closed on New Year’s Day.
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Media Contacts: Saint Louis Zoo 314/781-0900
Susan Gallaher, 314/646-4633
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